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Tucked away in our hearts for safe-keeping lie the moments we will hold forever - moments of great joy and pride in each other and moments of solemn determination to honor that which we have lost. In this collection of memories, poet Richard Berry shares with clarity, humor, and devotion the tender moments he has tucked away for safe-keeping. While reading Rhymes with Reason: Memories, you will experience a kinship with the poet as a devoted husband, a loving father, an adoring grandfather, a faithful friend, and a follower of Jesus Christ. The moments recalled within these pages chronicle the joys and sorrows of the significant people in Richard Berry's life. These shared memories evoke a warm gentle love for others that will re-kindle the stirrings of your own heart toward those you hold most dear. Sit back, relax and enjoy the memories recalled by "Papaw Berry," as he is lovingly referred to by his seven grandchildren. May you be inspired by him to live your life for that which matters most. -Carmen Y. Berry Cleaveland Richard and his wife, Judy, live in Markle, Indiana and have been married since 1966. Having graduated from Madison High School in 1963. He's volunteered as a reserve deputy sheriff, court appointed special advocate (CASA) and the Zanesville, Indiana Lions Club. With some education in Engineering, business and law; he's received a patent on a tool designed to perfect cutting a "dado" in wood. After undergoing brain surgery three times he decided to put as much on paper as possible for his kids and grandkids for the years to come. Working since retirement from I.K.E.C. in Madison as a draftsman, sign painter and locksmith and a history student of WWII and the Civil War. Dedicating this book to the magnificent seven: Mallory, Gretchen, Jenna, Malachi, Brady, Matthias and Miranda. To remind their grandkids of earlier years.